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#670 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 37% of private schools

Fusion Academy Berkeley

High School

811 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 100, Berkeley, CA 94710

Private

Enrollment

44

Student-Teacher

4:1

Score

6.7

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#670 of 1,787

In Berkeley

#12 of 14

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Fusion Academy Berkeley

6.7/10

High School in Berkeley · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Fusion Academy Berkeley

Fusion Academy Berkeley is a private high school in Berkeley, CA. Fusion Academy Berkeley serves approximately 44 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. Fusion Academy Berkeley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #670 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 44 students, Fusion Academy Berkeley is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 4:1 students to teachers, Fusion Academy Berkeley sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Fusion Academy Berkeley is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Fusion Academy Berkeley compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Berkeley, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
This School
vs
14.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
44
This School
vs
863
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
8.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.8% vs 0%
Black 4.5% vs 0%
Asian 2.3% vs 0%
Fusion Academy Berkeley Berkeley Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Fusion Academy Berkeley (this school) 6.7
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle 7.5
Berkeley High 9.1
Martin Luther King Middle 9.3
Berkeley Technology Academy 6.6
Berkeley Independent Study K-8
Willard Middle 9.7

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,300
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 25%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.0 / 10
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Enrollment 44
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 86.4%
Hispanic 6.8%
Black 4.5%
Asian 2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

811 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 100, Berkeley, CA 94710

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fusion Academy Berkeley may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Ruth Acty Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Rosa Parks Environmental Science (rated 9.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cornell Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Albany), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Berkeley, see our Berkeley schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Fusion Academy Berkeley Berkeley 0.0 mi
BPC UPPER SCHOOL Berkeley 0.1 mi 7.4
Black Pine Circle Berkeley 0.1 mi
BLACK PINE CIRCLE SCHOOL Berkeley 0.1 mi 7.4
VIA CENTER Berkeley 0.2 mi
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Berkeley 0.3 mi 9.4
Oxford Elementary at West Campus Berkeley 0.5 mi 7.6
THE BERKELEY SCHOOL Berkeley 0.7 mi 8.0
Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley Berkeley 1.1 mi
ECOLE BILINGUE DE BERKELEY Berkeley 1.1 mi 6.5
Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley 1.0 mi 9.5
CEDAR CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Berkeley 1.0 mi
THE CROWDEN SCHOOL Berkeley 1.1 mi 7.8
The Crowden School Berkeley 1.1 mi
Ocean View Elementary Albany 1.3 mi 7.0
Saint Mary's College High School Berkeley 1.3 mi
Shu Ren International School Berkeley 1.1 mi
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle Berkeley 1.2 mi 7.5
Cornell Elementary Albany 1.5 mi 9.1
Marin Elementary Albany 1.5 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94710 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$118,007

Median Home Value

$1,084,500

Median Rent

$2,546/mo

Population

8,144

College Educated

65.2%

Homeownership

35.9%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fusion Academy Berkeley

What grades does Fusion Academy Berkeley serve?

Fusion Academy Berkeley serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Fusion Academy Berkeley?

Fusion Academy Berkeley has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fusion Academy Berkeley?

The student-teacher ratio at Fusion Academy Berkeley is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Fusion Academy Berkeley rank in CA?

Fusion Academy Berkeley ranks #670 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Fusion Academy Berkeley's MySchoolScout rating?

Fusion Academy Berkeley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Fusion Academy Berkeley a private school?

Yes, Fusion Academy Berkeley is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Fusion Academy Berkeley a religious school?

No, Fusion Academy Berkeley is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
59 Good Transit
Bike Score
99 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
44
Gender Split
80% M / 20% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
5 hours
Days Per Year
260 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Alameda County

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